More help called in over squatting cases

Over the last 18 months, eviction specialist Landlord Action says it has been instructed on a growing number of squatting cases.

Paul Shamplina, founder of Landlord Action, said: “We have been instructed on a growing number of squatting cases by property owners, including landlords, wanting us to deal with squatters that have broken into their property.

“These have been predominantly across London, but we have seen cases across all major cities.”

Shamplina said he finds that the main reason properties are squatted is because the majority of squatters cannot afford rent.